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OT: Sous Vide Supreme Black Friday weekend special

Considering the interest the sous-vide side threads have generated, I though I might pass along a link to a weekend discount.

To bring this slightly back on topic, my sous-vide today will be a re-heat of 1 Egg'd turkey thigh and 2 wing "drumsticks." I think that there is enough collagen left in the dark meat, plus all that nice smoky flavor that i should have superior leftovers from melting them for a day in a hot bath.

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Thanks for the link. Great buy on the Supreme. Saw a PBS show on how we taste and why we eat what we eat. Really interesting coverage of the Modernist Cuisine by Nathan Myhrvold - A foodie with Microsoft roots.

Thanks for the link. Great buy on the Supreme. Saw a PBS show on how we taste and why we eat what we eat. Really interesting coverage of the Modernist Cuisine by Nathan Myhrvold - A foodie with Microsoft roots.

Myhvold hoped that the price for home SV set ups would come down eventually to something comparable to a microwave. Seems like they are heading in the right direction.

Other than the NSF certification and the free vacuum sealer, is there anything about the "Chef" model that is different from the regular Sous Vide Supreme? The regular one can be had for $400 but I'd spend another $50 if the Chef is better.

Other than the NSF certification and the free vacuum sealer, is there anything about the "Chef" model that is different from the regular Sous Vide Supreme? The regular one can be had for $400 but I'd spend another $50 if the Chef is better.

It is very tempting.

I can't find anything. No user feedback. Nothing about rated hours for the heating elements, or accuracy of the temp controller. Unfortunate. Seems to me, the offer may be tempting for a commercial kitchen, where an NSF and UL cert is worth the extra money when the health inspector comes around.

I called the Sous Vide Supreme information number. Very polite gentleman explained that the heating element on the "Chef" model was cast aluminum (he said what the regular one was made of but I can't remember) and there were several other changes to make it comply with UL and NSF certification requirements. He said, in a nutshell, that the "Chef" model was sturdier and was worth the slight difference in price (during the sale). Pulled the trigger. Amazon reviews of the sealer included in the Black Friday weekend deal say it's junk so I'll put it away as a back up to my Food Saver.

I called the Sous Vide Supreme information number. Very polite gentleman explained that the heating element on the "Chef" model was cast aluminum (he said what the regular one was made of but I can't remember) and there were several other changes to make it comply with UL and NSF certification requirements. He said, in a nutshell, that the "Chef" model was sturdier and was worth the slight difference in price (during the sale). Pulled the trigger. Amazon reviews of the sealer included in the Black Friday weekend deal say it's junk so I'll put it away as a back up to my Food Saver.

Still time to order.... tick, tick, tick

Sweet. You'll love it.

I've had my Polyscience unit running almost non-stop since I got it. I've done two turkeys, spare ribs, steaks, short ribs (those are coming out tonight - been over 2 days), turkey loin, eggs and chicken. Just about everything has been phenomenal except for the steak that I overcooked by a couple of degrees, and it was really good.

I won't even thaw out frozen stuff - just throw it in.

Just do a lot of reading before you decide on temps and time. I've learned there are a lot of recipes that are way off....experiment and always follow up with a hot sear.

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I really have to think about this, are these really worth it? I am very tony here, suckers ain't cheap.

depends on what you want to do. I use mine all the time and love it. I promise, i can make better food (in some cases) with one than without. It's a toy, but it's a great toy. You can get in cheap if you want to try- (crock pot, rice cooker, stove top etc)

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

So true. You could do what I would and tell the wife to get you the clubs and then just go buy the other gear on your own. A little life lesson from Centex (disclaimer: don't ever use Life Lessons From Centex- they are horrible)

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

So true. You could do what I would and tell the wife to get you the clubs and then just go buy the other gear on your own. A little life lesson from Centex (disclaimer: don't ever use Life Lessons From Centex- they are horrible)

@Nola-I'm really tempted to taken chance on that temp controller. Have you had any interaction with this rig or know someone who's got one? I've got three crockpots and think it might be a good investment.....

I was actually thinking of telling the wife to get me one, or go I have her buy me Titleist AP2's. life is tough my man.

So true. You could do what I would and tell the wife to get you the clubs and then just go buy the other gear on your own. A little life lesson from Centex (disclaimer: don't ever use Life Lessons From Centex- they are horrible)